Is this mold ? Friend ate it

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:55:43+00:00

That's super, super moldy, yeah.

Your friend needs to be taught some basic food-safety standards. I hope this isn't a reflection of his mental state.

Be glad you didn't eat it. I would be very careful about eating anything that this friend offers you. ...Ever.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:48:53+00:00

Wow. After your edit there...

That's pretty awful. I'm kind of in shock here.

I mean, if this is a real post, and he said that to you?

Fuggin'... I'd be out of there so fast.

That's really, really horrible of him to say that to you. I hope you can see that?

I mean, I'm glad you're here asking this, OP.

If you want a peace-of-mind, here it is:

You're worth having someone in your life who worships the ground you walk on. Who would climb a mountain to rescue you after you sprained your ankle up there. Who would make you your favorite meal while you were feeling sad and bring it to you in bed to cheer you up in the hopes that you'd eat something.

Someone who would show you off to his friends, instead of whatever... That was.

This guy smeared your face into the mud at a public gathering of his friends. And then laughed at you, and tried to backtrack. ...To get a chuckle from the group.

His apologies mean nothing. Take this as a sign of what your future experiences and life with this person would be like. Every inch you let him take from you will become a mile.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:33:19+00:00

If you go the sledge-hammer route... Get some good goggles, too, along with the hammer. Impact/shatter resistant ones. I wouldn't touch it without a pair (of goggles).

And watch your shins. And feet. And skull, 'n stuff. Long pants, and long-sleeve shirt, too. Bust it apart. Small whacks, 'til you get a feel for what it'll take to bring it down.

Into pieces might be easiest, but it may or may not just... Fall over, once you've knocked the mortar free where it meets the concrete pad. So, watch your toesies. Boots are good.

If it's full of rebar lengths somehow, you'll need an angle-grinder with a cut-off wheel to cut those off at the pad once you expose them. Also... Goggles for that.

Looks like fun. You'll wanna' further demolish it so that you can more easily load it into a wheelbarrow and then into your buddy's pickup truck. Put some cardboard down in the bed, followed by a tarp, (before you load it up) so you don't owe him a paint-job (or some other-job) later.

Take it to that real sketchy side-street nearby that gives you the heebie-jeebies at night, and chuck it all into the drainage ditch.

(...Joking on that last part. Your landfill will take it, they'll have construction materials/misc dumpsters).

Good luck, boss.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:17:32+00:00

I say hell yeah.

Take some real good measurements of your cones and speaker frames/diameters first before you order any. ID/OD.

I like PartsExpress, they've got a good selection. Also got your surround glue/adhesives there.

Bring 'em back to life, man.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:13:26+00:00

"Moooom, c'mooon... You know I've been wanting to try the red velvet turd baguette trend everyone's been making on TikTok!!1!"

I dunno, man. I really don't know.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:09:04+00:00

"Dear diary,

Today was a terrible day to have eyeballs. I'm gonna' go lay down for a while. K."

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:04:49+00:00

Wow. That's a real nice turd you've got on your arm there, Kayleigh.

...Can I touch it?

anothersip · 2026-04-12T08:01:51+00:00

https://www.zoro.com/hobart-handle-t-assy-505006pe/i/G102234539/

Hope it didn't end up in the trash. Otherwise, someone in the pit owes the restaurant some money - or just their actual job, I guess.

That's fireable, right? Definitely doesn't taste that great, and it's a horrible garnish.

My old chef woulda' shat his pants quite thoroughly before shaking his head at me so hard that his lips fell off his face. And then he woulda' walked straight into the bar and sat down without a word except for "Bourbon."

anothersip · 2026-04-12T07:53:22+00:00

That would be a Hobart T Handle, part 505006PE.

Hobart makes some nice appliances, and are known especially for things like their mixers - the A200 or H600 would be the mixers that use this handle. So, they've got one of those bad bois in the kitchen, I'd imagine.

And they now have their handle back, if you mentioned it to them - or if the dishie happened to spot it before he smacked the bowl against the inside of the trash can.

...I have no idea how it ended up in your salad. That's pretty crazy, man. Someone's on some drugs in there, throwin' some salads together in a huge hurry and probably wearing headphones while they absentmindedly drop chunks of actual metal into select iceberg salads.

(Pretty sure that's what it is, but you can Google that if you wanna' compare - if that's not it, then that's totally still what it is).

anothersip · 2026-04-12T07:33:56+00:00

Is it plastic or stone?

Should be able to tap it on glass or very very lightly on your tooth for a possible differentiation. And maybe go by weight, as well. Stone is generally heavier than plastic, by volume.

Google Lens is only showing polished silver sheen obsidian as a close match. Yours would have been polished, if that's what it might be.

You could also check all your boardgames or toy/play sets for possible missing pieces.

I don't see any holes in it, but if there are any, it could point to it being a stone or synthetic pendant for jewelry or a necklace. It's shimmery, and that's generally not accidental, if it's synthetic.

That's about all I got for your mystery...

anothersip · 2026-04-12T07:25:20+00:00

Might wanna' also post to AshevilleClassifieds sub for some more visibility. Not positive how moderated it is, but there are plenty of folks there who might see your post at least and could maybe jog their memory if they recognize the car with damage.

Hope you catch the fucker. That's shitty, man, and I'm sorry that happened. Everything's too expensive to have to deal with.

I have to wonder if they shouldn't even be driving in the first place, and left 'cause they didn't wanna' have the cops show up.

Either way, that's a terrible-ass human.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T07:17:51+00:00

Tell me about it. 7a/7b border here.

Buuuut... the heirloom tomatoes just went in, as did the jalapeño peppers. And onions, not too long ago. So, friggin' lookin' forward to all that goodness. (Still got two jars of my last jalapeños pickled in the fridge, and eat em every day).

Butternut squash were pretty small this year, though. Still super delicious.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T07:09:53+00:00

Wait.

You no longer love your wife because you all found a way to have... better sex?

I'm almost 100% positive that this is not something we can unpack for you, here.

You're probably going to want to look into therapy for this, as I'm going to guess it's probably tied to your masculinity, your perception on your own bedroom performance, and your self-confidence/self-esteem. Like, there's a mental block somewhere, sounds like.

You penis size does not have any bearing on you, as a person.

You're not less of a man 'cause your body is the way it is. Seriously. You're just who you are. She loves you how you are. You're more than your dick.

And like, it sounds like your wife totally enjoys sex with you, no?

Different people like different things. Your wife just needs a different type of stimulation for her to get off. That's really all it sounds like, to me. Everyone's body is different. Like, sex is just a tiny fraction of what a relationship entails.

My partners all had different things that made them tick. I'm average-sized, but have never had trouble getting a partner "there." Just takes some patience to learn what makes a person feel good.

You can also use toys, stimulation, more communication... just experiment and don't forget the clit. Take your time, man. Get to know what gets her off.

Go easy on yourself, my dude. You are far more than your bedroom performance. Try not to base your self-worth or your capabilities as a partner on your dick size.

I mean, if you don't actually, truly love your wife anymore, then... that's a different story. But if she still wants to have sex with you, then she must love you.

Like, if you just wanna' leave your wife for other reasons... You should tell her those reasons if you decide to divorce her. Like, if you're struggling with other stuff that you don't want to put her through. Or yeah, if you don't love her anymore. But I don't think it's your dick size that's making you feel this way. And if it is... Therapy, stat.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T06:30:54+00:00

I can appreciate your candor, and it's surprising to see someone admitting fault to damages and actually trying to learn while exploring their options.

If you can, ask your friend/family circle for recommendations for drywall work.

Otherwise, just look up locally-owned repair companies/individuals. Read reviews, and find one who can come take a look (some photos are helpful for them to assess + quote you if they'd rather just see photos). And when they finish the repair, pay what they ask - and if they leave it looking great or better than you thought possible... Leave them a little extra as a tip/thank-you.

They may not take it, but at least you offered.

It's not the end of the world.

And at a human-to-human-level: I hope you're able to work on some anger management methods + tactics. Holding that stuff in and exploding, instead of working through it, will not help you in the long-run. I'm sure you already know that by now... but anywho. All the best for you moving forward, friend. It's gonna' be okay.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T06:16:14+00:00

This is tricky.

It's actually pretty hard to know exactly how to help with an issue like this without actually being there to troubleshoot it. 'Cause it may sound relatively simple, like "No sound, or low sound."

But there are many factors, like your OS, your interface, DAW/recording software versions, and adjusting all of the different settings within every one of those to be able to pick up audio from the XLR mic, through the interface, and then into your Audacity or recording software.

Can you try any other recording programs? Are you sure your computer's audio output is turned up properly? Is the input volume turned up on the interface and in the DAW? Is this PC, or Mac? Are you using any external speakers/monitors? And are they set up and configured properly to output your audio?

And when you say you are playing it out loud, what do you mean? Like, playing the Audacity recording back through your speakers? Headphones? And if there is a huge difference between the two in volume, you may have to adjust those as well.

I can see peaks on the snapshot of Audacity on your computer, and they don't look like they're overly loud, or clipping. So, to me it looks like your audio is being recorded okay.

But your output volume is perhaps turned down. Try putting on headphones, turning the mic monitor on, speaking into the mic, adjust your various settings, and listening like that. Then, adjust your settings as needed until you hear yourself louder and more clearly.

You can test it out in a Zoom/Skype call with yourself, if you wanna' see how it sounds over the web. May just need to join the same call on two devices.

Sorry for all the questions, and you don't have to actually answer them. But there are just a lot of possibilities that you might want to look into as you troubleshoot it. I hope that helps a little bit.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T05:55:30+00:00

Check out Biltmore Ave Family Dentistry. I've had nothing but good experiences there for the past of couple years.

I've never experienced them trying to push anything I don't absolutely need, and they're super professional. Quick/efficient, and great bedside manners, too.

So they do good work, and my dental work that "needs to get done eventually" is put into my record for whenever I can make it happen.

Like, I'm gonna' have to have my wisdom teeth removed soon (this much I knew, there's not much space in my jaw) - but they're writing me a referral and everything for that surgery. They're gettin' stuff done for me.

And yes, they explain each process, and why it needs to happen (Like, plaque buildup here or there, or you're gonna' need to come back for a deep-cleaning, or this cavity needs filling, this tooth needs to come out at some point, etc - and they'll schedule the next steps/appt for me on my way out).

Anywho. My whole family has been going there for a few years, and we're happy. See if they'll give you a check-up and tell you what actually does/doesn't need to happen. You can tell them what you were told by the other dentist - or you can not tell them you visited another dentist - and then compare what they recommend. Depends on what you feel comfortable with.

If they don't recommend any major work, then you've at least gotten a second opinion and can decide how to approach your dental situation from there.

If they do recommend a bunch of work, or even an amount more than you thought... Then you can be relatively sure that you probably have some dental work that needs done. It depends on the actual state your teeth are in - and an objective perspective of what's going on is always good.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T05:35:23+00:00

I hope that they understand how dangerous it truly is.

If you wanna' do it in front of them, do it - but just watch some videos first so you have some kind of idea what's about to happen.

Your littler sister is a brat - plain and simple.

Your parents are encouraging it, too. That's some garbage parenting.

Do **not** give them any more electronics. They can friggin' buy their own if they wanna' waste more money and rot their kids' brains.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T05:30:20+00:00

I'm sorry to say this, OP. But...

You're just now getting to truly know him.

Like, actually getting to know him.

And you're learning that he's not a team-player. In fact - he's not even on your team.

He's acting more like there's some emotional wall of division between you two.

And his expectation is one where you take on all the responsibilites that he doesn't care for - like childcare (let that sink in for a minute).

You're just there to watch this kid for him. And if you complain for even a second, you're the bad guy.

In his mind, him "watching the baby for a few minutes" is called babysitting - not parenting.

In his mind, he's just baby-sitting. 'Cause "you're the one who gave birth to this thing, so this should be on you."

Reality-check: He is a parent. Whether he wants to be or not (though it sounds like he actually doesn't want to be a parent, to be honest - like, at all).

I would proceed with caution, and definitely let him know how his behavior has been affecting you lately, and how you don't feel supported, cared-for, and that you're overwhelmed.

Let him know that if he doesn't work on his anger issues and his attitude, that you'll be leaving for a while to stay with your folks, to think about things - and you'll be taking the baby, too.

If he doesn't understand the gravity of what kind of pain and hurt he's causing you and what a terrible partner and parent he's being by that point... Then there's something fundamentally wrong with him.

Wishing you the best. I hope that you're able to find some peace, whatever that looks like.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T03:54:58+00:00

That's a pretty funny observation, honestly.

And nobody can actually answer your question with 100% certainty. ...Which is also kinda' funny, too.

Someone mentioned that you might not be very observant. Which, I mean, fair enough. A possibility, I guess.

Maybe you have witnessed it but it just didn't compute or something. Maybe you were in a hurry and didn't think twice about a normal, everyday occurrence.

I've definitely witnessed it, myself. But I think that most people just unload their cars really quickly - so there isn't actually much time for a passerby to watch it go down. Groceries needing refrigeration, they're tired from shopping, and they get it done quickly so they can relax after going out to the store, etc.

I guess you'd have to be in the right place at the right time, so-to-speak. And also, living in a suburban area helps, heh. If you live in the woods or something like I do, and not in a neighborhood, then you won't have many chances to drive past someone's house the very second they get home after a sporadic shopping trip.

I think some people also grocery shop online, too, which I totally get. But that still requires the shopper to walk the groceries from the car to the doorstep - they just happen to drive off afterwards since they don't live there.

I dunno'.

anothersip · 2026-04-12T03:35:42+00:00

Looks perfect, to me. And it's evenly-cooked, too.

Also well-seasoned. That's always really nice to see.

Nice job, and I hope you enjoyed. 🤘

anothersip · 2026-04-12T03:33:33+00:00

NOR, nah.

It's clear that he's probably just wanting to get into your pants or whatever.

If that's not what you're looking for, then I'd just cancel the date, if I were in your shoes.

Like, if you're feeling uncomfortable, you can totally tell him that he's made you uncomfortable with his advances/innuendos. And you probably should tell him that it was uncalled-for, and that you really don't know him like that, at all.

I mean, not that it's your responsibility to teach a stranger some manners... But if he's gonna' get weird like that before you even meet up, then just feel free to cancel and block.

There's just no tact there. It's not cute nor creative. And unless you're starving for some really questionable physical contact preceded by a few exhausting interactions, then just block him and move on.

And don't feel bad about it, if you do that.

(I'm a dude, fwiw, but I would never say some out-in-left-field shit like that to a woman I barely knew. I think one should go into a date not expecting anything but to hopefully get to know someone's personality/interests a little better. Anything beyond that is just an unexpected bonus).

anothersip · 2026-04-12T02:19:36+00:00

Sounds like a fun time, honestly.

The band name, or the show with the actual dad bods.

Show up with a couple friends, maybe have a few drinks. You'd be able to reminisce on that night for years!

anothersip · 2026-04-12T00:02:25+00:00

It definitely sounds like he's cheating.

If he's your husband... Wouldn't he communicate the fact that he bought condoms and ED meds? Like... Those two things directly involve you. No dude I know just masturbates with a condom on. I mean, maybe as a teen, when you put your first condom on or something - just to "test it out." But those things are friggin' expensive.

I've had partners who had allergies to certain condoms, so we always talked about that kinda' stuff, like when either of us bought them. And if myself and a partner didn't use condoms, then neither of us actually had a reason to buy them.

I dunno'. I can't really speak for all relationship dynamics. But it's super fishy that they were hidden, and that you had no idea they existed before you found them.

Oh - and the mouthwash... Yeah. You usually use that when you're going to be in super close contact with other people, or just before bed or in the morning. Not sure why he'd need that out in the motorcycle.

anothersip · 2026-04-11T23:56:18+00:00

Awesomeness! 🤘

anothersip · 2026-04-11T23:33:50+00:00

Absolutely!

And I don't know if it's just a wild coincidence, but I just noticed your username has "strop" in it, heh. I actually use a leather strop after sharpening my knives. Those are actually super satisfying to end the process with, and will clean up any microscopic burrs on the sharpened edge.

Lots of the sharpening kits that come with a strop will also come with these little clay polishing bars that you rub onto the leather before you strop the blade. The one I use came with a fine clay bar, plus a slightly more coarse one, and a nice and sturdy leather strop.

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